Gold Camp Elementary School

1805 Preserve Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gold Camp Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 5% in CO
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gold Camp Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Gold Camp Elementary School's student population of 461 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
461 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Gold Camp Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gold Camp Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#85 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gold Camp Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gold Camp Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gold Camp Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gold Camp Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Gold Camp Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Gold Camp Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gold Camp Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gold Camp Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gold Camp Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Gold Camp Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Gold Camp Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gold Camp Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gold Camp Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gold Camp Elementary School's ranking?
Gold Camp Elementary School is ranked #85 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Gold Camp Elementary School often compared to?
Gold Camp Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School, Broadmoor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Gold Camp Elementary School?
461 students attend Gold Camp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Gold Camp Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gold Camp Elementary School?
Gold Camp Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gold Camp Elementary School offer ?
Gold Camp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Gold Camp Elementary School part of?
Gold Camp Elementary School is part of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - Schools Closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Winter Break - Schools Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - Schools Closed
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 461 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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